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Dan Rather 
Journalist, storyteller, lifelong reader. Texan by birth and by choice. Author of STEADY steady.substack.com and WHAT UNITES US #WhatUnitesUs
New York, NY
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| Tweet | 6,935 | 52.8% |
| Retweet | 4,426 | 33.7% |
| Quote | 1,342 | 10.2% |
| Reply | 750 | 5.7% |
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| URL | 4,356 | 33.2% |
| Photo | 597 | 4.5% |
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@AXSTV - AXS TV
@AlgonquinBooks - Algonquin Books
@AuschwitzMuseum - Auschwitz Memorial
@FacesOfCOVID - FacesOfCOVID
@RadioAndySXM - Radio Andy
@AMNH - American Museum of Natural History
@wonderofscience - Wonder of Science
@susie_dent - Susie Dent
@wondercollab - Wonder Collaborative
@AP - The Associated Press
@indiebound - IndieBound · November is the new December!
@DrTomFrieden - Dr. Tom Frieden
@EricTopol - Eric Topol
@jaketapper - Jake Tapper
@NewsandGuts - NewsandGuts
@wuu_america - What Unites Us
@nytimes - The New York Times
@vangoghartist - Vincent van Gogh
@ashishkjha - Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH
@cnnbrk - CNN Breaking News
@Bob_Wachter - Bob Wachter
@chrishendel - Chris Hendel
@washingtonpost - Washington Post
@POETSorg - Poets.org
@DavidBegnaud - David Begnaud
@jenbenka - Jen Benka
@CNN - CNN
@CapehartJ - Jonathan Capehart
@TheYoungTurks - The Young Turks
@AXSTVConcerts - AXS TV Concerts
@NielsenChrissi - Chrissi Nielsen
@dancooper5163 - Tasmanian494
@elliotkirschner - Elliot Kirschner
@MerriamWebster - Merriam-Webster
@DrEricDing - Eric Feigl-Ding
@pressfreedom - Committee to Protect Journalists
@TheAtlantic - The Atlantic
@brianstelter - Brian Stelter
@AXSTV_PR - AXS TV PR
@bensmit06780964 - ben smith
@WHCOS - Ronald Klain
@MichaelEMann - Michael E. Mann
@NBCNews - NBC News
@CNNTonight - CNN Tonight
@GavinNewsom - Gavin Newsom
@sethmoulton - Seth Moulton
@ABC - ABC News
@ScottGottliebMD - Scott Gottlieb, MD
@RatherPrize - The Rather Prize
@ASlavitt - Andy Slavitt @ 🏡
@DanRather - Dan Rather
@realDonaldTrump - Donald J. Trump
@nowthisnews - NowThis
@atrupar - Aaron Rupar
@NASA - NASA
@MartinRather - Martin Rather
@mkraju - Manu Raju
@davidaxelrod - David Axelrod
@cyrusshahpar46 - Cyrus Shahpar
@thehill - The Hill
@TexasTribune - Texas Tribune
@Redistrict - Dave Wasserman
@CBSNews - CBS News
@POTUS - President Biden
@Acyn - Acyn Torabi
@maggieNYT - Maggie Haberman
@SIRIUSXM - SiriusXM
@chrislhayes - Chris Hayes
@BooksKona - Kona Bay Books
@Acosta - Jim Acosta
@sarahcpr - Sarah Cooper
@BookPeople - BookPeople
@MeganBkind - Megan 💫
@sahilkapur - Sahil Kapur
@davidfrum - David Frum
@TimFoley8 - Tim Foley
@VelvetDunn4 - Velvet Dunn
@JonLemire - Jonathan Lemire
@kaitlancollins - Kaitlan Collins
@JulieRsladky - julie
@StanManHines - Stan Hines
@dalascby - dalascby
@MrJoshConner - Josh Conner
@BhaktiBrophy - Bhakti Brophy
@MrKite62 - mrkite62
@seboskoff - NightOwl
@ron_lyons - Ron Lyons
@LauraRule3 - Laura Rule
@PaulBegala - Paul Begala
@Andylanger - Andy Langer
@peterhartlaub - Peter Hartlaub
@hopenfaith7777 - Hopenfaith7777
@Chris__Boyette - Chris Boyette
@dcb1995 - David Burns
@Hold_Me_Tight_V - ☄김태형BTS*ARMY10지민🌙
@RodneyWantaBe - TimO
@Stamp32 - Stamp32
@TheDreEra - Dre
@StudioQTV - Quencie.com
@piahontiveros - Pia Pagkalinawan
@Jrevels1 - Jeff Revels
@RoddRodd99 - James Rodd
@AbelHarding - Abel Harding
@MATTYMOON88 - MATT_MUNOZ
@Mark_Polen - Mark Polen
@BurnettGeeks - Carol Burnett Geeks
@ratt4reddog - Mike/Parma
@2020VoteHillary - Hillary Clinton
@TheAngryindian - Abiyomi Kofi
@JasonWallace84 - Jason Wallace
@Fillows4 - Terry Fillow
@SethPollock - Seth Pollock
@julieines411 - @JulieChism 🌻☮️
@dlive87 - Donovan Livingston, Ph.D.
@jpopegriffith - Jacqueline Griffith
@ProfessorEA - Dr. Elizabeth Alexander
@ejeancarroll - E. Jean Carroll
@RoniEllen - Roni G
@KoniKodes - Toni Shortsleeve
@Doc_Hillz - Doc Hillz ⚾
@KaooavopaKatapa - 🌿Laurel Leaves🍃🇺🇦I Stand WithUkraine🌻
@Incindery1 - Incindery 🔥
@Shirley_Perez - Shirley Tutor-Perez
@SdlvrTrish - THEE Trish - I’m just here for the commemts 🇺🇦| Top Hashtags | Count | % |
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| #whatunitesus | 1,227 | 9.3% |
| #humannaturefilm | 309 | 2.4% |
| #steady | 238 | 1.8% |
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| unites | 439 | 3.3% |
| steady | 295 | 2.2% |
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The disgust only deepens with reflection — as does the anger at all those who stood by and did nothing
A lawyer for Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and a supporter of Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power after the 2020 election, told the Jan. 6 committee that he saw no reason for her to testify before the panel. nyti.ms/3I1oCTD
A lawyer for Virginia Thomas said she would not testify to the House panel.
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Just noting that crime families are often brought down by someone they overlooked.
I’ve heard a lot of people say, “let’s throw everything against the wall and see what sticks,” albeit in a slightly different context (and usually not involving ketchup).
Remember Trump was impeached twice. It should never have gotten to this point.
It really appears that violence wasn’t a byproduct. It was an intended feature.
The biggest scandal in American political history. And that’s saying a lot. Jaw dropping. Sickening. Infuriating.
Has Mark Meadows flipped? Or is he about to? Just asking. Today’s suddenly scheduled hearing may give us some information. Let s see.
Mark Meadows may have more exposure than a nudist swimming in an aquarium tank.
Dan Rather and his usual insightful thoughts on the November election. Worth reading.
#OurBlueVoice
Can the Democrats win the Midterms? , by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/can-the-demo…
#OurBlueVoice
Can the Democrats win the Midterms? , by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/can-the-demo…
Can the Democrats win the Midterms?
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This is an example of the nuance and empathy that the Supreme Court ruling is bringing forth from a broad community of allies. But I am sure there are some who think Joe Burrow should just “Shut up and throw the ball.”
Bengals QB Joe Burrow shared his this post on IG about the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dobbs case on abortion: pic.twitter.com/h9ZNANh7YV
I remember the anticipation over “Who shot J.R.?” It’s like tomorrow’s surprise witness at the January 6 hearings: “Who sabotaged American democracy?” (I mean we already know, but still, get the popcorn ready!)
Congratulations @alexwagner. A wonderful choice. Godspeed.
I am absolutely thrilled and honored and generally upside down with excitement to come back home to @MSNBC to host the 9PM hour, beginning August 16th. LET'S DO THIS nytimes.com/2022/06/27/bus…
Another important story about the human cost of this decision. This type of reporting is important to read and share.
Abusive partners often tightly control a victim’s reproductive choices by restricting the use of contraception or even engaging in sexual assault.
Once they’re pregnant, a victim is at much higher risk of violence. bit.ly/3yfEb70
Once they’re pregnant, a victim is at much higher risk of violence. bit.ly/3yfEb70
A human story beyond the rhetoric and talking points.
Pro-lifers don't like complexity. At 17 weeks my placenta detached and he was much too small. I thought I felt my baby's frantic attempts to breathe. My OBGYN advised me to terminate the pregnancy, there wasn't much time. But I couldn't.
Pro-lifers don't like complexity. At 17 weeks my placenta detached and he was much too small. I thought I felt my baby's frantic attempts to breathe. My OBGYN advised me to terminate the pregnancy, there wasn't much time. But I couldn't.
Re-sharing this post from last fall, for some reason. steady.substack.com/p/if-you-dont-…
If You Don't Want To Be Seen As a Partisan Hack...
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I’m curious: which companies now paying for abortions for their employees also gave money to senators who voted to confirm the justices who gutted this constitutional right?
Even in our digital age, there is something powerful about seeing people in the streets. And the press can’t help but cover it. Longtime organizers know the power, and the importance of keeping them peaceful.
Overturning Roe is already unpopular. What happens when local news stories emerge from around the country of the resulting hardship and tragedy? There will be faces and names that personalize our new world. And it will be heartbreaking.
From @DanRather - “The Roberts court will be marked as a cabal of intemperance that made America far less safe and far less free.”
“a cabal of intemperance”
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“a cabal of intemperance”
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Echo Chamber of Extremism
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“Right-wing politicians decry “elitism,” but what is more elitist than unelected and unaccountable activists using the language of legal argumentation as a fig leaf for their naked exercise of power?”
Chamber of Extremism, by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/echo-chamber…
Chamber of Extremism, by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/echo-chamber…
Echo Chamber of Extremism
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On a day of many thoughts, my heart breaks especially for the most marginalized members of our society. The burden is almost always heaviest for those who are already burdened.
Yesterday’s gun ruling would like to have a word with this whole “let’s leave abortion up to the states.” Don’t we already know where the politicians on the court want this story to end? A nationwide ban.
If it takes 50 votes to confirm a Supreme Court justice, it should only take 50 votes to overrule them when they act like highly-partisan politicians.
I have some thoughts... steady.substack.com/p/echo-chamber…
Echo Chamber of Extremism
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Just so everyone knows, these are the states - including Massachusetts - that had one of their gun laws overturned today.
This may be the most important essay yet from @DanRather and his team. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We need your voice:
A Party On The Extremes, by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/a-party-on-t…
A Party On The Extremes, by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/a-party-on-t…
A Party On The Extremes
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In the wake of the Texas Republican platform and other events, I have some thoughts on the where the party stands. steady.substack.com/p/a-party-on-t…
A Party On The Extremes
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Defenders of democracy. Uncommon courage.
Officer Dunn greets Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman after their testimony about the impact of smears by Trump/Giuliani. pic.twitter.com/BD1MZeVQ1h
22 June 1940 | A Hungarian Jewish girl, Eva Drach, was born in Gyor.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
The insanity of American gun culture captured in one well-reported local news story. It’s terrifying. It’s dangerous (for police as well). But it’s legal. I encourage you to read and share. tulsaworld.com/news/local/cri…
Broken Arrow open-carry incident raises law enforcement questions
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To stand fast in the face of a president and his cronies seeking to fracture American democracy. These are the heroes who can save our nation. But the threat continues from all who would eagerly trade democracy for power.
Re-sharing from last year. Thoughts on this important day. steady.substack.com/p/juneteenth?s…
Juneteenth
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My thoughts on the existing dangers to American democracy steady.substack.com/p/the-coup-con…
The Coup Continues
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“All who are looking the other way, keeping their heads down, obfuscating, accepting, or outright endorsing this autocracy are willingly gambling with the future of American democracy.”
The Coup Continues, by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/the-coup-con…
The Coup Continues, by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/the-coup-con…
The Coup Continues
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Dance. If only for a moment. Thank you, @DanRather, for sharing this tiny bit of joy amidst the world's sorrows!
The Joy of Dance, by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/the-joy-of-d…
The Joy of Dance, by @DanRather steady.substack.com/p/the-joy-of-d…
The Joy of Dance
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This video brought a smile to our Saturday. steady.substack.com/p/the-joy-of-d…
The Joy of Dance
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His vigilance unraveled the biggest (pre-Insurrection) political scandal in American history. But as the journalists became famous bagillionaires, Frank Wills, who discovered the Watergate break-in, lived in obscurity and died destitute and forgotten washingtonpost.com/history/2022/0…
I pity the people who follow me on Twitter so they can tweet that I am irrelevant.
Apparently those who plotted the insurrection are also very polite.
Why is the Trump White House suddenly a very polite place to work? Everyone’s going around saying “pardon me.”
